If , what is the value of ?

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: B. 17

  1. Step 1: Multiply both sides by to clear the denominator: .
  2. Step 2: Subtract from both sides to isolate : .
Answer
.
Why not the others: Subtracting before multiplying gives , while adding to gives .

Practise more Linear equations in one variable.

Free questions with an explanation for every one, and full timed SAT mock tests.

All Linear equations in one variable questionsTake a mock test

More Linear equations in one variable questions

Revise with flashcards